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Louis Van Gaal's Manchester United reign had to come to an end but his departure should have been handled better.

That's the view of Reds fans who expressed a lot of sympathy for the Dutchman today.

Van Gaal's sacking was confirmed last night with the Dutchman saying he 'disappointed' to have got the boot just two days after winning the FA Cup.

The supporters the M.E.N. spoke to outside Old Trafford today agreed it was the right decision to dismiss Van Gaal but many said they felt sorry for him. Others expressed doubts about his expected replacement, Jose Mourinho.

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Ben Kenward, 29 from Gorton said: "Mixed feelings really but because he's only just won the FA Cup. But I think he had it coming.

"The results haven't been great, scoring just 49 goals is not on.

"The fans have been shouting 'attack, attack, attack' but nothing seemed to be happening.

"So I think it was about time he left.

"But I think it could have been handled a whole lot better.

"The Mourinho saga has been dragging on for months and Louis had had to put up with being told he's being sacked pretty much everyday."

United fans said Van Gaal deserved to leave on better terms after winning the FA Cup

"The last couple of years have been disappointing in terms of the way we've played.

"It's not what we're used to.

"Hopefully if Mourinho comes in he'll do a good job, his pedigree is unsurpassed."

One Red did think Van Gaal had earned the chance to carry on.

Graham Rigby, 51, from St Helen's, said: "I'm disappointed, I thought he could have stayed another year.

"We've beaten all the top teams this year.

"Mourinho will cost a lot of money and only time will tell if he's the right appointment.

"It's new players we need more - a couple more and I think we can be title challengers again."